I have recently met a wonderful man through a mutual source. We are very interested in each other. He is a Michigan State Police Officer and I am a convicted felon, still on parole for six more months. My crime was non assaultive, and was not related to drugs or alcohol. He has to carry his badge and gun 24/7, which technically makes him on duty. Because he carries a gun, and is on duty, is that a violation on my part. He has checked the policy and procedures at his post and says that it is a very gray area. I know that if he and I were married, then that would be different, but can we date? Does anyone know the laws in Michigan about this?
2006-10-24 01:21:19 · 13 answers · asked by Beverly H 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Federal law (Title 18 USC Section 922(g)) bars those convicted of felony offenses from possession or ownership of firearms.
This being said, you aren't the one in possession of the firearm if he is carrying it on his person. Just make sure he doesn't leave it in a common area of the vehicle while he is away from it, or put it in your purse, etc.
He should know from the outset that you should never be left near or in 'constructive' possession of any firearm. If he is as wonderful as you say, and is genuinely interested in you, he will safeguard this from happening.
Your relationship with him is one of mutual choice. He is aware of your past, and seems to accept it. Honor his choice to continue dating you in spite of the circumstances and keep everything 'above board' with him. I wish you both well.
2006-10-24 01:33:53 · answer #1 · answered by CJ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-11 08:11:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe this may shed some light on your delima, coming from law enforcement back ground here's my opinion on this...You already know that you will never be a loud to be around firearms however, a firearm is just one of the tools of your boyfriends (future husband??) trade. I'm not all that sure that his(required to carry) weapon, puts you in contact of firearms to Begin with. but there's a bigger issue and that's called MORAL cariter and how his peers, co-workers and employers IE., supervisors, captain and so on look at him. Will he put his job on the line, will he get the cold shoulder from?? see where I'm going with this? I have always worn my own kind of hat. I take great pride in what I do, I do it well but there is a line and that's what make the difference. I have no problem standing up for what I believe in or protect the person I love. So you have a past, Everyone has a past and anyone that will think that "a cop shouldn't have a felon as a girlfriend" most likely, has a huge past! Your boyfriend and you are the only ones that can decide what's right after weighing all the options. A Grey line? in my opinion, this means there's no law that says he can or can't date or fall in love with a felon which is a living person, who paid her price to society but it could be used by some do-righter that thinks his sh*^ doesn't stink and could raise issues by the community if someone cops an attitude and the department has to get involved. It's not illegal but it may attack the department's reputation(which is a crock) and That's what I think "Grey Area" means. Best of luck to the both of you. "Live happy / Be happy"
2006-10-24 02:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by dhwilson58 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It depends...I am not aware of any law any where in the U.S. that bars police from dating convicted felons. That being said there is always a nasty little thing called a department policy. Some departments DO bar thier officer from "Associating with known criminals".
Is it likly that something would happen even if the deparment has this in it's policy? NO...but, be as up front as possible as I do know at least one cop who was fired for this in another state
2006-10-24 03:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by c c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe there are specific laws addressing this issue.
I do suggest that each of you determine if the relationship is worth the possible damage that might be done to his career.
It is suggested that you can use this opportunity to change and you have paid for your mistakes. That being said, six months is not a long time to wait if you wish to marry.
2006-10-24 01:30:28 · answer #5 · answered by david42 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not? You might have a problem being in the vicinity of the gun. Let him know your situation. Very few cops (except the ones with 2 inch penises) carry 24/7.
2006-10-24 03:47:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Forget Answerman's advice. You have the right to marry and date whoever you like as long as you are striving to do the right thing now. Too many people who make a single mistake are made to forever pay by self-righteous and selfish sinners.
2006-10-24 05:35:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you care about him I would make damn sure that it will not hurt his carear, I do not know what the law reads but sometimes the heart gets in the way of the brain. Move carefully on this we need all the state cops we can get.
2006-10-24 01:29:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell him to call his union rep and ask! You could always call your parol officer and ask the same ? with out actually giving names and so forth!
2006-10-24 07:44:36 · answer #9 · answered by Jesabel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can date anyone, he can date anyone. There may be some at his job that might feel he isn't using his best judgment, but that's it.
2006-10-24 01:23:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋